Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 833 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Ask first, then think): Find the skill in the question: thinking habits, question words, open or closed, clear or unclear, or claim and reason. Use that lesson’s tip — how do you know; who / when / where / why / how; yes-no or not; what detail is missing; is there a real reason? Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.❓ Which question word helps you find out the reason she cried? (a) who (b) why (c) how (d) when
2. 2.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can we skip it?”? (a) helps clarify (b) does not clarify
3. 3.True or false: “The first answer I thought of must be correct.” shows careful thinking. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “Is the river dirty?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.💡 Real reason or not: “trust me”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
6. 6.🔓 Open or closed: “Did it rain today?”? (a) open (b) closed
7. 7.🛠️ Which word starts a question about the way to do something? (a) when (b) how (c) who (d) where
8. 8.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Meet me there later.” (a) unclear (b) clear
9. 9.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Where do we meet?” (b) “What time, exactly?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
10. 10.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Where do we meet?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
11. 11.True or false: “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” is a claim with no reason. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is found with a “how” question? (a) the year it was built (b) the steps to make tea (c) the reason leaves fall (d) the place of the party
13. 13.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “That is one side. What does the other side say?” (a) careless thinking (b) careful thinking
14. 14.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the person in charge (b) the room of the meeting (c) the steps to tie a knot (d) the date of the exam
15. 15.True or false: “We need more dustbins because litter piles up near the canteen.” is a claim with a reason. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the floor is slippery (b) the road is closed (c) end of story (d) dark clouds are coming
17. 17.True or false: “compares the options” is what a critical thinker does. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is not a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Which page, please?” (c) “Can we skip it?” (d) “How many do I bring?”
19. 19.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Bring the things for the class.” (a) clear (b) unclear
20. 20.✅ When is a closed question useful? (a) to learn reasons (b) to check one fact (c) to start a story (d) to hear new ideas
21. 21.True or false: “everyone knows it” is a real reason. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write 10 lines about your pet in the blue notebook.” (a) unclear (b) clear
23. 23.🔓 Open or closed question? “Can birds fly?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
24. 24.🔓 Open or closed: “Is this kite new?”? (a) open (b) closed
25. 25.❓ Which question word helps you find out the person in charge? (a) when (b) who (c) why (d) where
26. 26.True or false: “ignores the facts” is not critical thinking. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the reason for a delay (b) the cause of the fight (c) the date of the exam (d) the friend who helped
28. 28.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who asks good questions? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
29. 29.Which of these is found with a “when” question? (a) the day of the trip (b) the city she lives in (c) the method to grow beans (d) the person in charge
30. 30.Which of these is not critical thinking? (a) asks good questions (b) compares the options (c) decides in a hurry (d) spots missing facts
31. 31.Which of these is found with a “why” question? (a) the time of the match (b) the player who scored (c) the person who called (d) the reason leaves fall
32. 32.True or false: “Why do leaves fall?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⏰ Which word starts a question about time? (a) where (b) why (c) when (d) who
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is this kite new?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Why do leaves fall?” (d) “Why is the sea salty?”
35. 35.🔍 Clear, or do you need to ask more? “Write a bit about something.” (a) unclear (b) clear
36. 36.True or false: “Why is this so dull?” is a clarifying question. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is not a real reason? (a) it saves water (b) it is obvious (c) the floor is slippery (d) the road is closed
38. 38.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Who cares, anyway?” (c) “Which page, please?” (d) “Can you show me one?”
40. 40.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Do you mean Friday?” (b) “Can I go home now?” (c) “Why is this so dull?” (d) “What’s for lunch?”

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